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HF51 GKO

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,757 mi
Last recorded107,757 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 107,757 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 101,211 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

flex in bulkhead near steering rack and brake servo mounts

inner track rod bushes slightly worn

outer handbrake cables showing signs of corosion

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 95,729 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic sill covers fitted

slight flex in bulkhead by rack and servo mounts

slight play in steering arm inner bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2012 89,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight flex in bulkhead by steering rack mount and brake servo

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level is becoming low

near side rear brake hose ferrule is corroded

near side rear tyre 3mm

rear exhaust joint clamp is in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 79,005 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 73,707 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 73,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 67,096 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 51,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 42,905 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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HF51 GKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF51 GKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HF51 GKO registered?

HF51 GKO is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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